Naze Tower (Walton-on-the-Naze)

 tower, interesting place

Built in 1720 by Trinity House as a Navigation Mark. Originally half a mile inland. Now only 60 m from sea because of falling cliff faces. During WW1 sentry boxes were added as lookouts and during WW2 became a radar tower. Has got approx 20 years before it falls into the sea.



Address: Naze Tower, The Naze, Old Hall Lane, Walton on the Naze, Essex CO14 8LE
Tel: 01255 852519
e-mail: mail@nazetower.co.uk
Web: www.nazetower.co.uk




The Naze Tower art gallery is a truly unique experience, perhaps the most exciting thing being the climb up the spiral staircase to the roof-viewing platform. From the open top the panoramic views are breathtaking the land and seascape of Essex and Suffolk and as far as Kent on a clear day.
Within its metre thick walls and over 8 floors the Naze Tower houses: an Art Gallery - showing and selling diverse works by established and emerging artists often from the region, a Museum and Information Centre - about the fascinating history of the Tower and the special environment of the Naze.



Opening Times
1st April to 31st October everyday 10am to 5pm
(Weekend before Easter when in March)
Weekends in March and November dependent on weather, phone 01255 852519 for information. Educational and community groups can visit out of season if booked, phone 01255 852519.

Access
Wheelchair access to ground floor with Reception, Shop and Tea Room counter.
Spiral Staircase - 11 Steps to Tea Room seating inside / seating outside fully accessible. 111 Steps to top of tower - climb made easier as 8 floors with chairs on each and artworks and museum to slow you down!







Website www.nazetower.co.uk